W. A. Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro
- Author: Carter, Tim
an outstanding and substantive discussion of Da Ponte's role in creating the libretto of Figaro...The synopsis of the plot includes significant musical factors, although not at the expense of... — More…
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Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Mozart and the opera buffa tradition Michael F. Robinson
- 3. Beaumarchais, da Ponte and Mozart: from play to opera
- 4. Synopsis
- 5. Verse and music in Le nozze di Figaro
- 6. Opera buffa and the Classical style: the Act I trio
- 7. Music and drama in Le nozze di Figaro
- 8. Le nozze di Figaro: a brief performance history
- Notes
- Select bibliography
- Discography Malcolm Walker.
